- Undertake more comprehensive or invasive medical/clinical procedures.
- Help pupils with specialist communication skills and/or sensory difficulties access the curriculum.
- Deal with pupils with very challenging behaviour as identified by the Educational Psychology Service as requiring additional provision.
- Assist the teacher with the support and care of pupil(s) with special educational needs e.
- Develop an understanding of the specific needs of the pupil(s) to be supported.
- Education Plan, Care Plan), participate in the evaluation of the support and encourage pupil(s) participation in such programmes.
- Contribute to the inclusion of the pupil in mainstream classroom under the direction of the class teacher.
- Assist with operational difficulties and medical difficulties pertaining to pupil(s) disabilities.
- Assist pupil(s) in moving around school and on and off transport.
- Assist pupil(s) learn as effectively as possible both in group situations and on their own by assisting with the management of the learning environment through: ensuring the pupils are able to use equipment and materials provided; assisting in motivating and encouraging the pupil(s) as required; promoting the independence of pupils to enhance learning; helping pupil(s) stay on work set; meeting physical/medical needs as required whilst encouraging independence.
- Be aware of school policies, procedures and of confidential issues linked to home/pupil/teacher/school work and to keep confidences appropriately.
- Establish a supportive relationship with the pupils concerned.
- Prepare and produce appropriate resources to support pupil(s) and take care of material for play sessions.
- Supervise groups of pupils, or individual pupils on specified activities including talking and listening, using ICT, extra curricular activities, and other duties as directed by the class teacher/officer.
- Under the direction of the teacher, and following an appropriate risk assessment, assist with off site activities.
- Provide continuity of adult care of e.
- Provide supervision/support including the administration of prescribed medicines and drugs for children who are ill and deal with minor cuts and grazes.
- Ensure as far as possible a safe environment for pupils.
- Report to the class teacher any signs or symptoms displayed which may suggest that a pupil requires expert or immediate attention.
- Contribute to the maintenance of pupil(s) progress records.
- Provide regular feedback about the pupil(s) to the teacher.
- OTHER DUTIES
- Attend relevant in service training.
- Assist work placement students with practical tasks.
- The Education Authority is a non departmental body sponsored by the Department of Education in Northern Ireland.
Classroom Assistants - Coleraine, Co. Londonderry, United Kingdom - Knewin
Description
Classroom Assistant (Additional Special Educational Needs)Classroom Assistant – Additional Special Educational Needs
REPORTS TO:
School Principal, through class teacher JOB PURPOSE Under the direction of the class teacher/outreach teacher/Education Authority officer, assist with the educational support and the care of the pupil(s) with special educational needs who is/are in the teacher's care in or outside the classroom.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The precise duties of the post will be determined by the principal/outreach teacher/Education Authority officer. ADDITIONAL SPECIAL CLASSROOM SUPPORT (at least one of the three duties below should be carried out as a requirement of the post)